Chef License Requirements in Massachusetts
License Not RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam
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Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
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Reciprocity states
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Notes
Massachusetts does not require a statewide occupational license for chefs or cooks. Food establishments are regulated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and local boards of health, but no individual chef license is required at the state level.